Chapter 309 - 284 Sirong Speaks Her Heart_1

"Top Martial Arts?"

Lu Yan was intrigued. He didn’t reject it, instead he accepted it and placed it in his Sumi Mustard Seed Bag.

"Inside, there are five kinds of top martial arts secrets and the Divine Intent Diagram. I have two other kinds here, but they have no copies, so I can’t give them to you."

"Additionally, I have a divine-level martial arts here, but it has no duplicate either, so I can’t give it to you."

Zhao Sirong explained.

Lu Yan just laughed and said, "No problem."

Of course Lu Yan was tempted by the divine-level martial arts.

But Zhao Sirong now carries the hopes of the Shengxuan Sect. If he demanded it, how would Zhao Sirong cope?

"Lu Yan."

Zhao Sirong suddenly looked straight into Lu Yan’s eyes, took a deep breath and said, "Lu Yan, I like you."

After she said this, Zhao Sirong’s face instantly turned crimson, even the roots of her ears were red.

Lu Yan was stunned on the spot.

He already knew Zhao Sirong’s feelings for him.

Although he was a homebody in his previous life and hadn’t really had a girlfriend, he had watched countless films and understood some of the thoughts of girls.

However, before this, Zhao Sirong had never revealed her feelings directly.

Now, she was so forthright. Lu Yan was taken aback for a moment; he didn’t know how to respond.

"Lu Yan, I admit, Miss Yinuo is exceptional. Whether it’s her looks or martial arts talent, they are rare in this world, but my master once said that my talent is also rare in the history of the Shengxuan Sect, it’s just that it hasn’t been developed yet."

"Lu Yan, on my trip to Taizhou, I will try hard to cultivate. I won’t lag too far behind you all. Once my cultivation is successful, I will come find you. Then, I will compete fairly with Miss Yinuo. What do you think?"

Zhao Sirong said.

"Well... um..."

Lu Yan didn’t know how to respond.

"You won’t even give me a chance?"

There was a teary mist in Zhao Sirong’s big eyes.

Lu Yan’s heart softened and he blurted out, "How could I? I’ll wait for you."

"Great, it’s a deal."

Zhao Sirong’s face immediately lit up with pure joy.

Lu Yan had a lot of mixed feelings, unsure whether this promise was right or wrong.

"Let’s go. We need to leave Xuan Zhou as soon as possible. The big army from King Ming’s Mansion will soon invade Shengxuan Mountain. Any delay might bring troubles."

Lu Yan said.

Zhao Sirong nodded, and the two of them joined up with Shen Yinuo and the old woman.

Yinuo’s eyes roved over Lu Yan, wondering what was on his mind.

The foursome moved together in the direction of Yanzhou.

After walking several miles, Lu Yan suddenly stopped and said, "I just remembered, I left something behind. You wait here for me. I’ll be right back."

After he said this, he moved swiftly and returned the way he had come.

Although Shen Yinuo, Zhao Sirong, and the old lady were surprised, they didn’t overthink and started to wait where they were.

...

In the place where Lu Yan and Zhao Sirong had been talking earlier.

In a place with thick fallen leaves, a pair of eyes were darting around.

"They should have gone far enough. That Lu Yan seems to be a genius in King Ming’s bodyguard team. He colluded with the disciple of Shengxuan Sect’s Sect Master and let him escape. That’s definitely collusion with the enemy. If I report this news to King Ming’s Mansion, I’m sure to be heavily rewarded. This should also stabilize the position of my Ye Clan."

The owner of the eyes was musing to himself.

He came from the Ye Clan of Xuan Zhou, an honorable feudal lord family.

They were originally affiliated with the Shengxuan Sect, and was a subordinate to the Shengxuan Sect.

Now, with the fall of the Shengxuan Sect, the Ye Clan unanimously decided to surrender to the Mansion of King Ming.

As the number one expert of the Ye Clan, he naturally wanted to profit from the fall of the Shengxuan Sect and secretly seek some benefits.

From a disciple of Shengxuan Sect, he learned that the closed-door disciple of Huang Xuan was carrying a lot of resources and might be coming to the northwest of Xuan Zhou, so he rushed over without stopping. Unexpectedly, he saw the scene of Lu Yan and others fighting with Fang Xuansha. He was too scared to move and hid silently.

After the fight was over, he trailed Lu Yan and the others.

He was an Internal God-man. The miracles he held were special and could traverse through shallow soil. Therefore, Lu Yan and the others didn’t notice him at all.

And then, he heard the conversation between Lu Yan and Zhao Sirong, which immediately gave him some ideas.

"Wait a minute, let’s wait a little longer. If that Lu Yan gets back here again, then it will be troublesome. I’m definitely not a match for Lu Yan whose combat power is terrifying."

The number one expert of the Ye Clan muttered to himself, hiding his body in dried leaves and soil, perfectly blending with his surroundings.

At this moment, a figure appeared. It was Lu Yan.

"Why do I always feel uncomfortable, like there’s a pair of eyes watching me from the dark?"

Lu Yan frowned.

However, he had previously observed the surroundings without any change in his expression, and found no traces.

This was also why Lu Yan suddenly decided to return.

Then Lu Yan started to observe the surrounding area again.

"This kid is really cunning, but in the end, it’s experience that wins the game. You can’t beat the old ginger."

The number one expert of the Ye Clan grinned contentedly, burying his head deep into the soil, completely losing his traces.

Lu Yan checked around the area but found nothing.

"Maybe, I was just overthinking it. I’ve been staying too alert and it could cause wrong perceptions."

Lu Yan murmured, shook his head, laughed, and then, with a flash, he left the place.

"Will he come back again? Let’s wait a bit longer."

After Lu Yan left, the top expert of the Ye Clan was about to come out, but suddenly he had a flash of insight and felt a jolt in his heart. He didn’t move, and continued to hide.

A few moments later.

Lu Yan reappeared from behind a big tree nearby, muttering, "It seems I was really overthinking. There’s nobody here."

Then he strode away.

"This guy is really cunning. He really did come back."

The number one expert from the Ye Clan had cold sweat dripping from his forehead. He was quietly relieved that he didn’t go out earlier.

After Lu Yan left this time, he still didn’t move rashly. He hid under the mud and waited for half an hour. Lu Yan did not come back.

"This time, he is really gone."

The top master of the Ye Clan confirmed but, for safety reasons, he hid for a moment longer before he was completely relaxed. He slowly crawled out of the mud and dry leaves.

This is an old man, his face thin, looking quite cunning.

"Heh heh, although this kid is cunning, he still lacks experience..."

The number one expert from the Ye Clan grinned smugly.

"Who are you talking about?"

Behind, a voice suddenly conveyed.

The top master of the Ye Clan was so startled that he jumped up and spun around, throwing out a Money Dart.

But he saw Lu Yan, bending his bow and aiming at him.

"No..."

The top master of the Ye Clan yelled in horror.

Puff!

An arrow, like a streak of light, shot out and directly hit the middle of the Ye Clan’s top master’s eyebrows, blasting his head to pieces.

Then, the sound of nine thunderous explosions resonated.

"This guy hid really deep. It’s good that I came back one more time."

Lu Yan spoke in a low voice.

Just now, he really intended to leave, but for some reason, the encounter of Chu Chenzhou came to his mind.

Because Chu Chenzhou let go of the women from the enemy force, if he repeated the same mistake, as Chu Chenzhou’s disciple in name.

He wouldn’t be able to stay in the Mansion of King Ming.

If it was just him, he could care less and leave.

But Lingdong’s six prefectures are controlled by the Mansion of King Ming.

His roots are there, staying in the Mansion of King Ming was the best choice.

So, after hesitating for a moment, he returned and hid in the dark to observe, yielding a great reward.

Upon patting the man, he found a Sumi Mustard Seed Bag. After collecting it, he disappeared in a flash and soon, regrouped with Shen Yinuo and the others.

"Lu Yan, why were you gone for so long? Did something happen?"

Shen Yinuo asked.

"A sneak thief was hiding in the shadows. It’s resolved now, let’s go."

Lu Yan replied with a smile.

Shen Yinuo and Zhao Sirong didn’t react strongly, but the old woman was startled.

At her age, she prided herself on her experience. But she hadn’t noticed anything earlier and silently felt a sense of shame.

The journey afterwards was slow and uneventful.

The group crossed the border between Xuan Zhou and Yanzhou and entered the territory of Yanzhou.

"Lu Yan, we need to say goodbye eventually after walking a thousand miles together. Our people will meet us soon, let’s bid farewell here."

Zhao Sirong said.

Lu Yan pondered for a moment, didn’t say much, but replied, "Take care."

Zhao Sirong suddenly leaned into Lu Yan’s ear and whispered, "Lu Yan, there’s a cold pond 190 miles east of Shengxuan Sect Master’s residence. The pond leads directly to an underground cave, which contains a treasure. Only my master and I know about this secret. Don’t let anyone else know."

She then turned and walked side by side with the old woman, disappearing deep into the mountains.

Lu Yan was left in a daze.

"What’s up? Are you reluctant to part with your little lover?"

Shen Yinuo asked.

"What little lover, Yinuo, you’re joking."

Lu Yan denied immediately.

It must be denied in front of another woman. Even if it’s true, he can’t admit it. He still has some emotional intelligence.

"You looked distracted as if your soul has wandered off. Do we need to follow them?"

Shen Yinuo suggested.

Lu Yan shook his head and replied, "No need, let’s go. We’re off to Shengxuan Mountain, the troops from the Mansion of King Ming are probably marching towards it."

The two accelerated their steps towards Shengxuan Mountain.

"By the way, what did Miss Sirong say to you when you two were alone earlier?"

On the way, Yinuo asked again, her big eyes twinkling with curiosity.

"She said, Miss Yinuo is so beautiful and talented in martial arts, we’re a match made in heaven and urged me to get married and have a child with you, calling her aunt."

Lu Yan replied.

Yinuo’s face blushed, she scolded, "Who wants to have a baby with you, you’re just spouting nonsense, I don’t believe you."

She quickened her pace and moved forward.

"Yinuo, actually, you can really consider it."

"Consider your head."

"Actually, I really like you."

"Like your head."

"Won’t you seriously consider it, our child would be so good-looking."

...

Shengxuan Mountain, a fourth level Blood Land Vein with a vast area spanning hundreds of miles.

Although its area isn’t much larger than Kunwu Mountain, the density of the Energy of Earth Blood is more than ten times richer and teems with Alien Beasts.

From a distance, the reddish Energy of Earth Blood created a mysterious and eerie atmosphere.

When Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo arrived, the great battle to invade Shengxuan Mountain, launched by the Mansion of King Ming, had already begun.